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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1319 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 14 N.m | 10 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
+120Β° | |
| Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nuts | 135 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear to Cradle Mounting Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber MR Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Retaining Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Module to Body Retainer Bolts | 112 N.m | 83 lb ft |
| Shock to Yoke Nut | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Shock Yoke to Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut (AWD) | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Shock Yoke to Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut (RWD) | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | 115 N.m | 95 lb ft |
| Tie Rod Retaining Nut | ||
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
|
+180Β° | |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Retaining Nut | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub Mounting Bolts | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Wheel Driveshaft Retaining Nut | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.